SFNAZ Newsletter 05/14/2020

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SFNAZ Happenings

SFNAZ Zoom Paint Night: Saturday: May 16th – 6pm

Unfortunately, we will not be able to do our Bob Ross themed paint night, but we are excited to have LIVE instruction from our talented church family member, Karen Snyder. We will be meeting in Zoom with Karen who will give painting instruction. The exciting detail of this painting is that you will be able to choose the scene as well as the color theme for your painting. For more information and the list of supplies you will need, Click Here.
Please click here to join the webinar or enter the meeting ID after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app 87604075122.

Please Note Women’s Coffee & Chat (Postponed for now. Stay tuned for when this will resume.)

Reflecting God Devotionals

The “Reflecting God” devotional books for the summer months have arrived. If you would like one mailed to you, please contact the church office (office@sfnaz.org or 509-467-8986).

SFNAZ Call Team

We now have a SFNAZ Call Team to call and check on the members of the congregation on a weekly basis during this time of social distancing. If you have any prayer requests or needs, they will collect that information and report it back to the church staff. A big THANK YOU to those who are volunteering their time to make these calls.

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Pastor Bill will be teaching: “What Difference Does It Make?” – John 14:15-21

Join us in online worship at 11AM. We’ll hear a sermon from Pastor Bill, and worship led by David Dixon. You’ll connect the same way you have the past few weeks via both Facebook and YouTube (Be sure to follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel – SFNAZ Media to know when we are live). Logon a few minutes before 11AM and look for the LIVE notification.

Tithes & Offering

Thank you for giving generously. Here are a few options available to continue with giving tithes & offering.
1. Online giving is available here.
2. You may mail your check directly to the church
Spokane First Church of the Nazarene
9004 N Country Homes Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99218

GIVE BY TEXT – (833)948-2179

Give by text is now available. Text the dollar amount you would like to give (numbers only no $ sign) to 833-948-2179 and follow the prompts.

RAISE THE ROOF 2020

Thank you for your support of the church roof replacement project! The entire amount has been pledged, and we have received enough cash to begin the project. The final updated bid went up about 3% from September. It includes 50 year shingle warranty and 15 year workmanship warranty. Because we have lost more shingles over the winter, there is the increased potential for leaks, and our roofing contractor believes we can proceed under an emergency building protection exemption. It has been a grueling task for the roofing crew, as the steepness of the sanctuary roof is a challenge. We anticipate completion soon!

Faithfulness in giving

Raised Expenses +/-

General $111,200 $110,100 +1,100
Missions $15,200 $12,700 +2,500

(As of April 30, 2020)

Pastoral connection phone line

By calling (509) 239-7849 you can reach a 24-hour voice message service which will allow you to reach the pastoral team directly. You are encouraged to call with:

Prayer requests & praises
Grocery needs
Medication pick up requests

We will do our best to return your calls in a timely manner.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER

- Prayer Chain by Email – Contact the church office to receive prayer requests by email (office@sfnaz.org).
- Prayer for District Churches – Bonners Ferry and Chelan
- Missions Prayer Requests – Guinea Conakry & Guinea – Bissau

PRAYER REQUESTS

- Pastor Bill Vaughn
- Ralph & Peggy Ewer
- Barb Sires
- Dwane Love
- Donavon King
- Mary Lou Mahoney
- David Snell
- Hannah York
- Amanda Cote
- Sue Donaldson

Bereavement

- Wanda Aller’s brother, Steve Baker passed away on May 13th. Please pray for Wanda, Steve’s two sons, and their families.

Adult ministries

During this time, we are trying to find ways to stay connected with the church family. We have opened up an Adult Ministries Room on Zoom. If you have not used Zoom before, it is a virtual audio and visual chat room that, depending upon your settings, allows people to see you (via webcam or mobile device camera) and hear you (via computer microphone/webcam or mobile device). For mobile users, you can download the Zoom app. Desktop users can click on the Zoom Meeting Link and follow the instructions. Phone numbers are also provided for each meeting for those who would rather place a phone call to access the meeting. If you have questions, feel free to email the office (office@sfnaz.org) or pastoral team.

Below is a list of upcoming meetings:

05/15/20: Ladies Bible Study @ 10am on ZOOM (“Nehemiah – a heart that can break” by Kelly Minter)
05/19/20: Men’s Group @6pm on ZOOM
05/20/20: Adult Bible Study (formerly Remedy) @ 7pm on ZOOM – We will continue our study on 1 Peter.

Click here for Adult Ministries Zoom link, or enter the meeting ID after tapping “Join a Meeting” in the Zoom app 8713955701

children’s ministries

Follow us on Facebook at SFNAZ Children and Pre-Teens to see all the pictures of the online events the children have been engaged in during this time away from our church family.

Family Resources:

Keep an eye out on the new Children’s Home Ministry Page for all resources for online classes and schedule of events.

Children’s Home Ministry Resources

Sundays through May 17th

Sunday School Classes in ZOOM

9:15am-9:45am: PreK through 1st Grade
10:00am-10:30am: 2nd-4th Grade

Pre-Teen Hangout: Fun & Focusing on God @ 1:30-2:00pm

Weekly Recordings for Children’s Church on SFNAZ MEDIA YOUTUBE

Sundays May 24th- July 31st

LIVE Church service will be at 9:30am on Spokane First Church of the Nazarene Facebook page and SFNAZ Media YouTube Page
LIVE Children’s Church on SFNAZ Children & Pre-Teen FB Page @ 10:30am and on SFNAZ Media YOUTUBE channel
As stay-at-home orders lighten up, we will begin to have children’s small group gatherings. Stay tuned for more information after June 1st.

Mondays

Live Bible Time w/Pastor Hope in ZOOM @ 10am

Wednesdays

Kindred Moms Coffee and Prayer group @ 10:00-10:30am

Live Wednesday Night Fun in ZOOM @ 6:45pm: The Miracles of Jesus

5/13: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
5/20: Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

Thursday

Defined Pre-Teen Bible study – 5/28 @ 4pm in Zoom

Vacation Bible School

Save the date: August 10^th-13^th.

We are anticipating being able to gather for VBS! This year we will be learning about how Life is WILD but God is GOOD! What a great theme for this time we have been living in.
Registration will begin May 11th. Check back to this page for our online registration link.

STUDENT MINISTRIES

Teen upcoming online Zoom gatherings:

Sunday, May 17th 7pm – Teen Zoom Hangout
An opportunity to hangout on Zoom, starting with a brief devotional.
(Download Zoom on your device or head to (zoom.us/join) and enter meeting ID 966-426-6598)
Wednesday, May 20th 7:15pm – Online Youth Gathering
Youth Group online. Starting with game, spending some time on a lesson, and then online hangout time.
(Download Zoom on your device or head to (zoom.us/join) and enter meeting ID 966-426-6598)
Jr. High and & Sr. High Girls – Defined Bible Study (w/ Pastor Hope and Jordan Roth)
Monday May 18th 3pm on Zoom
They have already been meeting for a few weeks, but you are welcome to join them if interested.
(Download Zoom on your device or head to (zoom.us/join) and enter meeting ID 966-426-6598)

District Teen Summer Camp: July 20 – 24 @ Riverview Bible Camp

Plans are underway to have teen summer camp at Riverview Bible Camp as usual. Registration is open, and there is a $20 discount if you register before May 31st. After that the regular cost is $240 through July 12. Late registration after July 12 will be $260. More info can be found at http://www.nwnyi.com/camp. In the event we are not able to have camp, full refunds will be given for registration.

NOTE: The Teen Zoom password will be sent by text to students and parents prior to our meetings. Please DM/text or email Pastor Shawn (shawns@sfnaz.org) if you are not receiving the SFNazYouth info text messages or have questions. To automatically join the text messages anytime text “ADDME” to (509)790-4048

MISSIONS CORNER

May Emphasis – Missionary Health Care

The cost of providing health insurance for Nazarene missionaries is approximately $1.9 million per year, and the costs continue to rise. The Church of the Nazarene wants its missionaries to be able to serve and not worry about this expense. NMI has helped subsidize some of these funds since as early as 1919. Through your giving to the Memorial Roll, Distinguished Service Award, Gifts from the Heart, and Missionary Health Care plate offerings, you help offset approximately 23 percent of those insurance costs. The remaining 77 percent of the insurance costs is provided by the World Evangelism Fund. Through your giving, the whole church helps provide for the medical needs of Nazarene missionaries. Thank you!